University of Ghana UG Information Studies
Brief History
The Department of Information Studies was established in 1961 as the Ghana Library School. It was located in Accra under the auspices of the Ghana Library Board. Between 1961-1964, it offered the associate ship-level programme of the British Library Association. In 1965, the Library School moved to the University of Ghana and was subsequently re-designated Department of Library Studies. In 1976, it became the Centre for archival education in English-speaking Africa under ICA/UNDP partnership with the Department of Library Studies. That same year, the department was renamed the Department of Library and Archival Studies to reflect this new partnership. Programmes offered consisted of:
- two sub-degree diploma programmes in Librarianship and Archives administration
- two graduate diploma programmes in Library Studies and Archival Studies
- an MA Library Studies programme
In 2001, the library school changed its name again to the Department of Information Studies as part of the initiative to redirect its programmes.
Our Vision
To be peers with top notch information studies teaching institutions across the world through equipping our students with the knowledge and skills to follow careers in information management, effectively compete in the emerging information market and also support efforts to address the information management challenges facing Ghana.
Our Mission
To develop world-class human resources and capabilities to harness information for national development and provide added value and competitive advantage through quality teaching, learning, research and knowledge dissemination.
Contact
The Department of Information Studies
University of Ghana
PMB LG 60
Legon
Tel: 0302513486